2012 Recalls
3,552 recalls · Page 61 of 72
2012 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 3,552 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.23% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 9.7 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 72 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2012.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 9 critical, 40 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Food (41), FDA Drug (4), CPSC (3), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ — an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.
Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2012 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number — always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
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Bath Petals Recalls Soy Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Bath Petals Inc., of Gardena, Calif.
iSi North America Recalls Twist'n Sparkle Beverage Carbonation System Due to Explosion Hazard
iForce Nutrition Xtreme Series, PROTEAN, Lean Protein, Strawberry Creamsicle, Dietary Supplement, 4 lbs. Mfg. for Dist by, Tribravus Enterprises, L…
PGP International, Inc.
MAGDALENA QTY: 54 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
Organic 100% Pomegranate Juice packed in glass bottles Smart Juice Organic Pomegranate 100% Juice 33.8 FL. Oz. 100% Juice Distributed by: Smart J…
Smart Juice LLC
Persimmon Hill Farm, Shiitake Mushroom Sauce, packaged in 8 oz/glass jars. The firm name on the label is Persimmon Hill Farm, 367 Persimmon Hill Lane…
Persimmon Hill Farm Gourmet Foods
H.E.B Pasta Salad Ranch & Bacon, NET WT 7.5 OZ , CONT. NET 212G, UPC 4122089106
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Great Value, Thick and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese , NET WT 7.25 OZ (206g), UPC 7874223061, DISTRIBUTED BY: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 727…
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
CJ Het Oyster (CJ Frozen Oyster), 40x8oz.. Material#912329, Frozen Oyster (KR 12 SP 050110), Material#912330, Frozen Oyster (KR 12 SP 050210), M…
CJ Foods, Inc., A Division of CJ America
Salted/marinated Pollock roe packaged in white plastic trays with either a clear or opaque plastic lid. Product is packaged in 1.0 lb., 2.2 lb., and …
Young Ocean, Inc
CONCHA CHOCOLATE QTY: 90 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
CUERNOS (CROISSANT) QTY: 90 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
Reggano, Linguine and Parmesan Pasta Entree, NET WT 4.8 OZ(136g), UPC 4149813345, Distributed by ALDI Inc., Batavia, IL 60510.
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cake Rusk, Biscotte Croustillante Almande, Net Wt 750 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court…
Indian Foods & Spices, LLC
Crispy TWI Foods Coconut Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 400 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Canada L…
Indian Foods & Spices, LLC
Frozen Seasoned and Cooked Clam Meat with Hot Pepper (Item #33229120) (5kg X 2).
Grand Supercenter Inc.
Food Club Pasta Salad Classics Ranch & Bacon, NET WT 7.5 OZ ( 212g), UPC 3680034311, Distributed by TOPCO ASSOCIATED, LLC, 7711 GROSS POINT ROAD, SK…
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Kroger, Macaroni & Cheese Rich n Creamy, NET WT 7.25 OZ (205 g), UPC 1111085149, DISTRIBUTED BY KROGER CO, CINCINNATI, OH 45202.
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Oysters Breaded/Kaki Fry, 12x2lbs, item #88250, SK Breaded Oyster 10x2lb, item#91750, and Oyster Breaded Big KOR SK F, item#91306.
Nishimoto Trading Co Ltd
TORTUGAS QTY: 60 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
TACOS DE MANZANA QTY: 120 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
Meijer Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Thick"n Cheesy, NET WT 7.25 OZ (206 g), UPC 4125096335, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION INC. GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Reggano Pasta Salad Classic, UPC 4149812863, Distributed by ALDI Inc., Batavia, IL 60510.
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Queso Pringles, 40 g , and Cont. Neto Net Weight: 139 g( 4.9 oz) Queso /Cheese; Busting with more Flavor "Ahora con Man Sabor"
Kellogg Company
Frozen Oysters: 1) I.Q.F. 2 LB/12 Frozen Oyster (Permit #NJ36RS) - Item #33200115.; I.Q.F. (T-Size) 8 oz/40 Frozen Oyster (Permit #NJ36RS) - Item #33…
Grand Supercenter Inc.
CONCHA BLANCAS (VANILLA) QTY: 90 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
Reggano Pasta Skillet Dinner Stroganoff, NET WT 5.6 OZ (158 g) UPC 4149812433, Distributed by ALDI Inc., Batavia, IL 60510
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Frozen Half Shell Oysters(S) and Frozen Half Shell Oysters(M)
Rong Chang Trading LLC dba: Always Best
Frozen Half Shell Oysters, 144 pcs
Khee Trading
Broaster Fish Coating, 96627, Ingredients: Corn Meal, Wheat Flour, Corn Crumbs, Salt, Spices, Paprika, Citric Acid, Onion, Sugar, Garlic, Celery Seed…
The Broaster Company, LLC
Crispy by TWI Foods Pistachio Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 400 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 2600 Drew Road, Mississauga, Ont, Cana…
Indian Foods & Spices, LLC
Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese Flavor angel hair pasta in a Parmesan sauce with other natural flavors; Net Wt. 5.1 oz. box/12 boxes/case; Distributed by …
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
Organic Paprika packaged under the following labels: (1) Archer Farms organic Paprika, packaged in 1.0-oz rectangle glass bottles, packed in cases…
Brinkhoff & Monoson Inc
Oyster 8 oz. x 40 Korea "Farm Raised"
Grand Supercenter Inc.
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 400 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 2600 Drew Roadt, Mississauga, Ont, Canada…
Singh And Singh Distributors Inc.
Jugos Naturales del Pepino, Jugo de China Natural (Natural Orange Juice), 1 Gal (128 oz), Este producto no est¿ pasteurizado (This product is not pas…
Jugos Naturales del Pepino, Inc.
EMPANADA PINA QTY: 100 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
Crispy by TWI Foods Almond Cake Rusk, Biscotte Croustillante Almande, Net Wt 750 g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court…
Singh And Singh Distributors Inc.
Crispy by TWI Foods Pistachio Cookies, Biscuit, Net Wt 400g, Product of Canada Manufactured by TWI Foods Inc. 1869 Gage Court, Mississauga, Ont, Can…
Singh And Singh Distributors Inc.
Pasteurized liquid whole eggs
Ballas Egg Prod Corp
POLVORONES AMARILLO QTY: 100 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
TACOS DE PINA QTY: 120 MEXICANTOWN BAKERY 313-894-2000
Mexicantown Wholesale
Kroger, Macaroni & Cheese Three Cheese, NET WT 7.25 OZ (205 g), UPC 1111085146, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202.
TreeHouse Foods, Inc / Bay Valley Foods
Thyro-Tab.075 mg., packaged in bulk drums for repackaging. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, Iowa 51601.
Lloyd Inc
Zeosa (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, (chewable), 0.4 mg/0.035 mg, and ferrous fumarate tablets USP, (chewable) 75 mg), 3 Blister C…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Thyro-Tab 0.050mg., packaged in bulk drums for repackaging. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.
Lloyd Inc
Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 75 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1322-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc…
Lloyd Inc
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
Data Sources
- Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2012
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.